Vintage Scandinavian Art Deco Abstract Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug By Carl Edvin Svensson For The Malmo City Theater BB9017 13'0" × 24'3" $118,000

This antique Scandinavian flatweave wool rug, designed by Carl Edvin Svensson for the Malmö City Theater, embodies the clarity and compositional rigor of Swedish modernism. Its antique origins and theatrical commission give it both decorative presence and strong collectible appeal.

A warm tan field creates a calm center, framed by a tall, stepped reserve in soft beige, taupe, silvered gray, and charcoal. On either side, mirrored vertical registers bring energy through abstract figural forms rendered in coral, magenta, indigo, brown, and muted blue. The layout is highly structured yet never static, with the borderless, panelled arrangement reading almost like a woven architectural plan.

The flatweave construction gives the wool a crisp, graphic surface and a low profile that suits contemporary interiors as well as more classical rooms. With its Art Deco geometry, Scandinavian restraint, and dramatic vertical symmetry, this vintage rug works beautifully as a focal point in spaces that call for visual order, color, and character.

Part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug reflects the gallery's dedication to preserving exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive design traditions. Its character, patina, and artistry make it a sophisticated addition to thoughtfully curated interiors.